Carnegie UK Trust has published a handbook called ‘Exploring Community Resilience’(through its ‘Fiery Spirits’ Community of Practice). The handbook gathers a mix of experience and academic insight into how local communities are learning how to cope – and even thrive – through difficult times. Written in an accessible style its stories highlight experience from Cumbria to the Scottish Highlands, and from New Orleans to Tooting, London. Web links direct readers to topical references, and a practical guide shows how to run a community workshop on the topic.  A limited number of printed copies are also available for sale (£12.50 including p&p) via http://www.fieryspirits.com/page/exploring-resilience